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Spice Up Your Food With Pumpkin

By Valerie Tejeda | 10/08/2012 - 14:00 | 0 Comments

One of the best things about fall is pumpkins are in season! Besides being a popular item for decor, pumpkin is also a delicious food. This nutritious vegetable is full of vitamin A, which is good for your skin and your respiratory system. Here are five easy ways to add pumpkin to some of your favorite foods.

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What Your Cravings Say About You

By Valerie Tejeda | 10/08/2012 - 10:00 | 0 Comments

Ever wonder why you crave certain foods? Dr. Alan R. Hirsch, head of the Smell & Taste Treatment and Research Foundation in Chicago studied the food cravings of almost 20,000 people for the last 25 years – and the results are causing some serious reactions. Nutritionist Marcus Avila shares with us how he...

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Aaron Sanchez's Chile Colorado Sauce

By Latina Staff | 10/03/2012 - 10:40 | 0 Comments

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Arsenic in Rice: What You Should Know

By Valerie Tejeda | 09/29/2012 - 15:00 | 0 Comments

First it was juice, now it’s the rice! Recent reports revealing the amount of arsenic in our food is alarming to say the least. Consumer Reports and the US Food and Drug Administration both released reports last Wednesday revealing how much arsenic is present in rice as well as rice products. Both analyzed 200 samples from popular rice...

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8 Delicioso Latin American Coffee Recipes

By Desiree Browne | 09/25/2012 - 15:47 | 0 Comments

With Latin America producing 40 percent of the world's coffee, it's no surprise that Latinos have plenty of ways to prepare it. Whether your abuela always used a colador or a moka pot, coffee always smells like home. Switch up your routine caffeine fix with these coffee recipes from around Latin America.

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7 Ways To Cut Calories At Restaurants

By Valerie Tejeda | 09/22/2012 - 15:00 | 0 Comments

While eating out is definitely a treat, you don’t have to ruin your whole diet in order to dine. (Seriously!) Nutritionist Marcus Avila gives us the shortcuts to keep us on track – even when dining out.

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Delicious Labor Day Weekend Cocktails

By Samantha Leal | 09/03/2012 - 11:00 | 0 Comments

Nothing says reason to celebrate like a long weekend, right? Make sure you celebrate right with these delicious drinks. Cheers!

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Easy (And Healthy!) Lunch Ideas

By Valerie Tejeda | 08/24/2012 - 18:00 | 0 Comments

Whether you’re making lunch for your little one or you need something for yourself that won’t completely derail your diet, these healthy lunches are perfect for packing. Happy eating.

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